My name is Jo, I’m an accredited psychotherapist with the BACP, and I have over 12 years experience within the NHS, Employee Assistance Programs and private practice, working with a diverse range of clients.I offer you a safe place to talk, without judgment, in which to explore your difficulties. I can help you to find your own insights and understanding of your problems, and together we can find solutions. It can be a great relief to share your worries and fears with someone who acknowledges your feelings and helps you reach a positive outcome and develop your potential. Some of the benefits of counselling can include increased self of confidence, better ways of coping, more fulfilling relationships.Sometimes it can help you to explore underlying issues relating to your current problems, such as low self-esteem and lack of confidence that may have caused you to feel low and worthless, or may have resulted in you developing unhelpful ways of coping.As an integrative therapist, I incorporate different techniques to suit your needs. I am fully qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy and Mindfulness. It may be that you want to focus on CBT which can help you to challenge your negative thinking patterns, develop more healthy behaviour and focus on coping strategies for managing daily life.It can sometimes be beneficial to look at issues from your past which can help you to understand the root causes of your difficulties, or to explore your early relationships with parents or care givers to give you an insight into how you learned to deal with difficult emotions. It may be that you have experienced traumatic events which have affected your outlook on life and your emotional wellbeing. Together we can work towards understanding the nature of your trauma and how to manage difficult symptoms such as panic attacks or PTSD. I will be guided by your needs and the pace you want to set and incorporate different techniques to suit your needs.